Job Snapshot

About Us

AF Group is committed to providing the best workers compensation product and customer service to companies and their employees across the country. Our specialized business model produces superior returns and we have a strong track record of outperforming the industry. By operating as a specialist we gain a competitive advantage and have created a lasting value for our stakeholders and customers.
Our size and specialization allow us to create significant economies of scale, and skill, for our operating units. We have the specialty expertise and financial strength and backing to make investments in technologies, processes and talent that other carriers cannot afford. This national footprint and strength is complimented by a regional market approach, with four distinct operating units that have an intimate knowledge of their customers, injured workers, and agents and brokers. Each operating unit offers superior underwriting, marketing, loss control and claims services in their niche and focused markets. The combination of a national footprint and strength with a local market expertise is what makes our organization so strong and enables our long-term outperformance of our peers.

Job Description

This position can be located in our New Berlin, Wisconsin office, or can work remotely from a home office outside of the greater Milwaukee area.

This position will provide state specific legal representation for the company before courts, arbitration panels and/or administrative bodies. Serve in an advisory capacity to company and employees. Prepare legal pleadings, motions, memorandums, trial briefs, etc. Conduct research where necessary, examine records, attend depositions, consult with witnesses, insured(s), legal assistants, and/or personnel. Prepare appeals and perform the necessary research. Participate in negotiations on behalf of the company including settlements. In addition, this position will provide leadership and expertise on major company projects as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

Under supervision of more senior counsel, responsible for applying legal principles, knowledge and skills based on experience.

Evaluate and select appropriate legal techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in solving contested cases in the legal realm.

Draft and/or dictate legal correspondence and pleadings and work with minimal supervision on all assigned cases.

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments.

Serves in an advisory capacity, making recommendations which may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organizational business including; risk assessment, identifying possible outcomes and assessing the probability of any of those outcomes.

Research, plan, organize and conduct programs, seminars, conferences and/or presentations for clients and company personnel to educate on legal matters.

Actively participates in company and community events.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT

EXPERIENCE:

A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in employed state(s) required.

EXPERIENCE:

Four plus years of legal experience in private legal practice or corporate position normally required. Knows and applies concepts practices and procedures of area of expertise. Previous experience with Worker's Compensation litigation required.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:

Previous experience with Workers' Compensation litigation

Knowledge of court, applicable laws and agency procedures.

Sound analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to identify the elements of a problem, conduct research, and identify the law most relevant to the issue.

Must have good clarity of thought, discretion and judgment including a demonstrated ability to creatively and quickly resolve issues.

Must be able to develop rapport with client and to engender confidence with the client.

Highly developed sense of ethics and integrity.

Strong negotiation skills in the efficient resolution of cases.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret statutes, records and reports, general business and legal periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.